South Africa v Australia 1st Test

[rod_rooster]

That was out. The catch was taken.

The only controversy about the Hughes dismissal should be about why he is there in the first place. Can anyone tell me they wouldn't be more confident with Katich opening the batting? Dare i say it but Hughes isn't even the best opening batsman from his state. He's behind Watson, Katich, Jaques, Maddinson and even Warner. Why the hell is this bloke playing Test cricket?

A tad harsh on Hughes there.

Is averaging 50.16 at first class level and has hit 17 hundreds within 62 games.

Is this showing signs of players playing to much T20/50 over cricket heading into test series.

Whatever happened to the grinding 50 of 120 balls.

If i'm being harsh on Hughes what have the selectors done to Katich? Also to Jaques? Average of 47.47 with 3 hundreds and 6 fifties in 11 tests. None of the players i mentioned (even Warner) have such obvious technical flaws that are so easily exploited as what Hughes has. Hughes has a good eye but you need more than that at Test level. I also only mentioned NSW players. Chris Rogers is sitting at home shaking his head wondering if he had blonde tips, a couple of diamond earrings and unjustified arrogance, how far he could have gone.

This game is crazy AUS 4/13 Hussey GOLDEN DUCK

Katich is unlucky but age clearly wasnt on his side and you can only carry so many over 30's in the one side especially when your not having immediate success.

Jaques might want to string more than one game in a row before he is considered for selection.

Dont belive the selectors can be critised for given a bloke who averages over 50 at first class level the oppurtunity at test level.

He has been given his chance he has failed it is now time for him to go imho.

I think the selectors can be criticised for not picking the best side. As far a i'm concerned they need to pick the best XI available for every Test match and there is no way Hughes is a better player than several players not playing. I don't care how old Katich is he is a better player and is available. No excuse for him not being there. Rogers is also a far better option but as i said he doesn't quite fit the image Cricket Australia is after.

[dedja]

and the most number of wickets in a day in a Test is?

OK, I'll answer it ... 27

[mal]

Haddin played the right shot
You cant defend on this pitch
6/18
What the ....

dont think you can go charging down the wicket 2-3 ball you face either!

What about Clarkes shot in the first innings to get out
Bowled leg stump trying to cover drive

Fact is Clarke played his shots and made runs
Haddin has to play shots, if he trys to bat sensibly he will get out anyway

[rod_rooster]

Haddin played the right shot
You cant defend on this pitch
6/18
What the ....

dont think you can go charging down the wicket 2-3 ball you face either!

What about Clarkes shot in the first innings to get out
Bowled leg stump trying to cover drive

Fact is Clarke played his shots and made runs
Haddin has to play shots, if he trys to bat sensibly he will get out anyway

That's cos he's sh*t!

[Jim05]

Harris gone
7/21

[mal]

7/21
Please somebody slog so we can get at least 30 runs

[NFC]

Gone. 7/21.

[dedja]

and that's the 19th wicket of the day ...

[Jim05]

Come on Clarkey declare FFS
You dont want to be rememberedas the Captain who presided over the lowest score in test cricket

[mal]

Haddin played the right shot
You cant defend on this pitch
6/18
What the ....

dont think you can go charging down the wicket 2-3 ball you face either!

What about Clarkes shot in the first innings to get out
Bowled leg stump trying to cover drive

Fact is Clarke played his shots and made runs
Haddin has to play shots, if he trys to bat sensibly he will get out anyway

That's cos he's sh*t!

He is arguably the 2nd best keeper batsman to have played for Australia
By playing shots

[Squids]

If Marsh doesn't bat then we wont have the lowest score as it will say 9 declared? HAHA Success

[Jim05]

Johnson out 8/21

[dedja]

that's no. 20 ...

[mal]

8/21
MJ out

[Muffler]

This is gold haha we should declare tho

[Gozu]

This is embarrassing declare FFS

[Squids]

Thank the lord Marsh hardened up.

[whufc]

The only controversy about the Hughes dismissal should be about why he is there in the first place. Can anyone tell me they wouldn't be more confident with Katich opening the batting? Dare i say it but Hughes isn't even the best opening batsman from his state. He's behind Watson, Katich, Jaques, Maddinson and even Warner. Why the hell is this bloke playing Test cricket?

A tad harsh on Hughes there.

Is averaging 50.16 at first class level and has hit 17 hundreds within 62 games.

Is this showing signs of players playing to much T20/50 over cricket heading into test series.

Whatever happened to the grinding 50 of 120 balls.

If i'm being harsh on Hughes what have the selectors done to Katich? Also to Jaques? Average of 47.47 with 3 hundreds and 6 fifties in 11 tests. None of the players i mentioned (even Warner) have such obvious technical flaws that are so easily exploited as what Hughes has. Hughes has a good eye but you need more than that at Test level. I also only mentioned NSW players. Chris Rogers is sitting at home shaking his head wondering if he had blonde tips, a couple of diamond earrings and unjustified arrogance, how far he could have gone.

This game is crazy AUS 4/13 Hussey GOLDEN DUCK

Katich is unlucky but age clearly wasnt on his side and you can only carry so many over 30's in the one side especially when your not having immediate success.

Jaques might want to string more than one game in a row before he is considered for selection.

Dont belive the selectors can be critised for given a bloke who averages over 50 at first class level the oppurtunity at test level.

He has been given his chance he has failed it is now time for him to go imho.

I think the selectors can be criticised for not picking the best side. As far a i'm concerned they need to pick the best XI available for every Test match and there is no way Hughes is a better player than several players not playing. I don't care how old Katich is he is a better player and is available. No excuse for him not being there. Rogers is also a far better option but as i said he doesn't quite fit the image Cricket Australia is after.

Silly comment, you have to have an eye to the future or else you end up like the West Indies (00's) England (90's) Aussies(present).

Have 4 blokes in your top 7 well and truly over the age of 30 and watch them all retire leaving massive gaps in the side.

[gadj1976]

I got home at 10.15 and thought I'd watch the cricket for 15 minutes or so but I can't go to bed. This is as tragic as much as it is historic.

Unbelievable cricket, as shocking as it is to watch. It's almost South Australian form!

[rod_rooster]

He is arguably the 2nd best keeper batsman to have played for Australia
By playing shots

You could throw the gloves to just about any batsman who has ever played for Australia and they would have been as good behind the stumps. That's Haddin's problem. He can't keep!